Discover Istanbul in Two Days

5.0 (18 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy a 2-day guided tour of Istanbul, Old City ( Hagia Sophia,Blue Mosque,Grand Bazaar,Cistern,Roman Hippodrom with the Obeliscs ) and The Bosphorus By Boat. Includes lunch, minivan, licensed guide and boat trip.

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Overnight accommodation
  • Museums Entrance Tickets ( Hagia-Sophia & Cistern )
  • Bosphorus Boat Tickets

What to expect

Day 1: Istanbul Old City
  1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Begin your tour program at one of Istanbul's greatest architectural masterpieces; Hagia Sophia. This 6th century basilica will stun you with its towering minarets and beautiful handcrafted mosaics.
  2. Blue Mosque
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Head to the Blue Mosque. One of the most famous monuments in all of Turkey, the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque) is a monument to the Ottoman empire and its builders. It gets its name from the more than twenty-thousand Iznik blue tiles that adorn its facade and interior.
  3. Hippodrome
    20m
    You then step back in time a bit to the Hippodrome. Imagine what life might have been like as locals traveled to see the chariot races at this famous sports arena.

    Take a shopping break as you head to the Grand Bazaar, where you'll have the chance to barter on everything from fine leather goods, to spices and plenty of sweets to satisfy your sweet tooth.

    After lunch,You will visit  the Roman Water Reservoir ; the last monument of the first day.

    Day Two starts with the Spice Bazaar, a Bosphorus cruise accompanied by your tour guide. Enjoy being treated to several stops along this epic waterway, which divides Europe and Asia. The ferry operates from Eminou, port 3 at Bogaz Hatti. Step onto a traditional boat, with seats on the outside for perfect and unobstructed views of the city around you. We make our first stop at Besiktas, the downtown of European Istanbul. 

    Once the ship sets sail again, pass many lovely houses built along the European Side of the straight. We will pass by huge European Fortresses constructed by Sultan Mehmed II in 1452 before the conquering of Istanbul.

    After lunch, pass from Bosphorus Bridge to the Asian Continent of The City where you will go to the highest panoramic point of the city; Camlica Hill, from where the whole city is under your feet.
  4. Grand Bazaar
    1h
    Take a shopping break as you head to the Grand Bazaar, where you'll have the chance to barter on everything from fine leather goods, to spices and plenty of sweets to satisfy your sweet tooth.
  5. Serefiye Sarnici
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    After lunch,You will visit  the Roman Water Reservoir ; the last monument of the first day.
Day 2: Bosphorus Tour By Boat
  1. Bosphorus Strait
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Day Two starts with the Spice Bazaar, a Bosphorus cruise accompanied by your tour guide. Enjoy being treated to several stops along this epic waterway, which divides Europe and Asia. The ferry operates from Kabatas. Step onto a traditional boat, with seats on the outside for perfect and unobstructed views of the city around you. We make our first stop at Besiktas, the downtown of European Istanbul. 

    Once the ship sets sail again, pass many lovely houses built along the European Side of the straight. We will pass by huge European Fortresses constructed by Sultan Mehmed II in 1452 before the conquering of Istanbul.
  2. Misir Carsisi
    45m
    A Typical Turkish Old Market Where you will smell thousands of Spices,taste Turkish Deligts...
  3. Camlica Hill
    1h · Admission ticket included
    After lunch, pass from Bosphorus Bridge to the Asian Continent of The City where you will go to the highest panoramic point of the city; Camlica Hill, from where the whole city is under your feet.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick-up from the Taksim, Sultanahmet, Fatih and Besiktas districts only.
Please contact the tour operator for instructions if your hotel is outwith these districts.
We need your istanbul Hotel name and address

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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